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Toyota Celica

Yellow · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc

L97 UMAMOT history

L97 UMA is a yellow petrol Toyota Celica first used on 26 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2025
Mileage
118,743 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L97 UMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
26 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L97 UMA was last recorded at 118,743 miles on 29 Mar 2024, 5,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,585 miles · 24 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5,158 miles
Average per year
1,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,743 miles
  • 2023 – 113,585 miles
  • 2021 – 109,253 miles
  • 2020 – 107,128 miles
  • 2019 – 107,081 miles
  • 2018 – 106,929 miles
  • 2017 – 106,499 miles
  • 2016 – 106,217 miles
  • 2015 – 105,834 miles
  • 2014 – 105,354 miles
  • 2013 – 104,969 miles
  • 2012 – 104,577 miles
  • 2011 – 103,795 miles
  • 2010 – 103,051 miles
  • 2009 – 102,455 miles
  • 2008 – 101,829 miles
  • 2007 – 101,151 miles
  • 2006 – 100,595 miles
  • 2005 – 99,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,743 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,743 miles
    Test number
    2981879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,733 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,733 miles
    Test number
    2980798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,585 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,585 miles
    Test number
    1764754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,569 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,569 miles
    Test number
    1742861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,253 miles
    Test number
    720009457613
    • AdvisoryUnderside has underseal

  6. Fail109,245 miles (+2,117)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,245 miles
    Test number
    708202055133
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has underseal

  7. Pass107,128 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,128 miles
    Test number
    614276455701
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside wiperblade starting to split n/s 20"
    • AdvisoryExhaust joint at rear corroded both sides of the joint

  8. Pass107,081 miles (+152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,081 miles
    Test number
    939618946229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint deteriorated both sides of the joint
    • AdvisoryBoth wiperblades starting to split nearside 18" offside 20"

  9. Pass106,929 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,929 miles
    Test number
    621221452384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,499 miles (+282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    106,499 miles
    Test number
    775496881072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a nail in its tread

  11. Pass106,217 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,217 miles
    Test number
    664698807914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,834 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    105,834 miles
    Test number
    176765023614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,354 miles (+385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    105,354 miles
    Test number
    168832124366
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass104,969 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    104,969 miles
    Test number
    477719903414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,577 miles (+782)4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,577 miles
    Test number
    697759812372
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear inner sills slightly corroded
    • NoteExhaust system joints corroded (x3)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner faces
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc backing plate corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass103,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    103,795 miles
    Test number
    127882711380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,795 miles (+744)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,795 miles
    Test number
    435012311358
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass103,051 miles (+596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    103,051 miles
    Test number
    251436300376
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass102,455 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    102,455 miles
    Test number
    781795519387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,829 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    101,829 miles
    Test number
    584122028332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,151 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    101,151 miles
    Test number
    450018717498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,595 miles (+1,132)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    100,595 miles
    Test number
    951068116357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres approaching wear markers
    • NoteO/s/f tyre approaching wear markers
    • NoteRear brake discs coroded

  23. Pass99,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    99,463 miles
    Test number
    533828815331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L97 UMA

Does L97 UMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L97 UMA expired on 28 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L97 UMA?
The MOT on L97 UMA expired on 28 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L97 UMA done?
L97 UMA was recorded at 118,743 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2024, an average of 1,049 miles a year.
Has L97 UMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L97 UMA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L97 UMA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L97 UMA find?
L97 UMA passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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